The New York Times – Travel:
Back in the ’50s and ’60s, passengers (well-dressed, of course, and with perfect manners) could count on hot meals on china, plenty of legroom, the occasional piano bar, even wool blankets. Those days are gone.
Category: Regulation and Deregulation of Industry
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Boeing Tackles Quality With a ‘War on Defects’
The New York Times – Travel:
Two years after a panel flew off a 737 Max, Boeing is doing more inspections, completing work in its intended order and making other changes. Can the company keep it up?
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A Pill for Women’s Libido Meets a Cultural Moment
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A decade ago, Cindy Eckert struggled to convince skeptics about a drug for premenopausal women. Lately, her business is booming.
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More Flight Troubles Expected Before the Shutdown Ends
The New York Times – Travel:
Airlines brace for further chaos, even as eight Democratic senators broke ranks with their party to back a deal that could end the shutdown.
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Airlines Told to Disregard Gender- Neutral ‘X’ on U.S. Passports and Add ‘M’ or ‘F’
The New York Times – Travel:
Although passports with an “X” marker remain valid, a new federal rule requires airlines on their internal information system to mark passengers with an “M” or an “F.”
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How ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ Built a New Culture of Consumption
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ built a delirious new culture of consumption — and trapped users in a vortex of debt.
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Video Games Have Become the Main Way Boys Socialize. Is That Bad?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
They’ve become an important way to spend time with peers. But they’ve also become more addictive.
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Boeing Will Regain Ability to Certify Some Planes From F.A.A.
The New York Times – Travel:
The Federal Aviation Administration said the aerospace company will be allowed to approve some new 737 Max and 787 Dreamliner jets.